History:
Perkins + Will is a Chicago based architectural firm that was founded by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will in 1935. Their shared belief was that design had the power to transform lives and enhance society. In 1931, the partnership established mechanical and electrical engineering departments in Chicago. Using interdisciplinary approaches, the firm has continued to create sustainable and innovated buildings across the world. Within the company there is a strong focus on environmental apsects, and in 2011 they had completed 100 buildings that were Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified. In 1999, Perkins + Will was awarded the AIA Firm of the Year Award. Today, the integrated design firm continues to create modern architecture and push the boundaries of building design.

History:
Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. was founded in 1885 by William Barclay Parsons. This global consulting firm assists public and private clients in planning, development, design, construction, operations and management. The firm worked on many important infrastructure projects in the early 1900’s across the United States. In 2009, the firm was acquired by Balfour Beatty Inc. but continues to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Balfour Beatty. Currently, the company employs over 14,000 people on 5 continents.
Parsons Brinckerhoff strives to inspire the world’s best teams to create innovative solutions for physical assets that enhance our communities for future generations.
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Services-Consulting
-Technical Support
-Engineering and Architecture
-Remediation and Construction

HistoryTetra Tech, Inc. was founded in 1966 to provide engeering and consulting services to harbors, waterways, and coastal areas. Over the past few decades, the company has grown drastically and has expanded its business in many areas. Tetra Tech Inc. now provides environmental, water/wastemanagement, and infrastructure services as well as security design and other technical services. Today, the complany employees over 13,000 people from all around the world. The goal of Tetra Tech, Inc. is to strive for clear sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life.
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Specialties:
Modern Architecture
Urban Design and Planning
Research and Development

Firm History:

Morphosis Architects was founded in 1972 by Thom Mayne and later Michael Rotundi. The two partners also established the well known Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in 1972. The name of the firm came directly from the Greek word “morphosis”, meaning to form or be in formation. This idea of adaptation is seen through the company’s progressive and advanced architecture all across the globe. From residential design to large scale urban planning, Morphosis continues to create innovative projects worldwide. Thom Mayne remains the head design director overseeing about 50 other professionals in the firm. Morphosis has won 25 Progressive Architecture awards along with over 100 American Institute of Architects (AIA) awards. Today, the firm continues to produce technologically advanced structures that respond to the modern society and culture.

Thom Mayne:

Thom Mayne was born on January 19, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was educated at the University of Southern California and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. While still in school, Mayne helped to found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and the architecture firm Morphosis. Regarded worldwide for his innovative designs, Mayne won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in March 2005, along with many other honors. Under the Design Excellence program of the United States Government General Service Administration, he has become a leading architect for federal projects. This has led Morphosis to complete several federal buildings across the United States, including the San Francisco Federal Building and the Wayne L. Morse United States Courthouse. Today, Mayne remains a principal at Morphosis and a trustee at SCI-Arc.